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Explore Boone Hall Plantation, one of America's oldest working, living plantations. This tour departs at 10:30am.

From US$53.00

1:00pm Boone Hall Plantation

Explore Boone Hall Plantation, one of America's oldest working, living plantations. This tour departs at 1:00pm.

From US$53.00

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Overview

Visit Boone Hall Plantation and Gardens on this 4.5-hour tour from Charleston. One of the oldest working plantations in the United States, Boone Hall was founded in 1681 and still grows crops. During your tour led by a guide in period costume, you'll see the plantation's slave quarters and learn about its history and modern-day use. Select a morning or afternoon departure time when booking. Enjoy a personalized experience on this small-group tour of just 15 people.

Your visit to Boone Hall Plantation starts with transportation by climate-controlled bus from the Charleston Visitor Center. Your gate fee is included in the price of the tour.

Founded in 1681, Boone Hall was built when Englishman Major John Boone came to Charleston and established a home on the banks of Wampacheone Creek. When you arrive, your tour begins on the front porch with a 30-minute presentation by a knowledgeable guide in historical dress. You will be introduced to the history of Boone Hall and its evolution through a variety of owners since the 17th century.

Learn many facets of the plantation's history, and listen to a presentation called Slave Street, which provides a look at the living quarters, historical relics, and insight into the life of the slaves here. In addition, learn about Gullah culture, the language of the descendants of slaves who lived in the Lowcountry of Georgia and South Carolina. Boone Hall is the only plantation in the South Carolina Lowcountry to present a live presentation, in season, about this culture.

At the end of your journey, tour the garden to see antique roses that are more than 100 years old. Then head back to the bus for the return drive to Charleston.

This is an excellent tour for all ages. The history told about Gullah and Boon plantation were fascinating. Enjoyed seeing the slave quarters, cotton gin and walking through the mansion.

Date of experience: November 2018

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avaserr93

Chicago, Illinois

258

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Intriguing & Informative Tour

The guided tour of the mansion was fascinating. The tour guide mainly discussed about the history of the property and its various homeowners. She also talked about the interior designs/architecture, furniture, and antiques.
Our tour group was quite large (approximately 30 people) and we could...More

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Culture38916964986

2

Reviewed 12 November 2018

Boon

A presentation of Gullah living was very informative as to how slaves lived. Enjoyed seeing slave quarters, plantation home and tractor ride through the farm

Date of experience: November 2018

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Eleanor M

Hampton

1810

Reviewed 8 November 2018

Beautiful house with lots of history

Lots of history, and very interesting tour. Wagon ride around property showing farming done there now. Guides and actors really make history come to life. Wonderful day.

Date of experience: October 2018

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Renae S

192

Reviewed 21 October 2018 via mobile

So enjoyable and educational

I loved my day at Boone Hill. The Plantation is beautiful. Lovely gardens to wander through. Our tour guide through the house was so knowledgeable and presented the material in a captivating manner. The walk down the slave houses was interesting. The presentation/ show about...More

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dkyochum, Director of Sales at Adventure Sightseeing, responded to this reviewResponded 6 November 2018

Thank you for taking our tour to Boone Hall Plantation. It sounds like you loved it just as much as we do! Visiting Boone Hall is a must do when visiting Charleston!

Yes, you will be walking a lot but there are benches where you can sit & rest for a bit. Also, they do have a tractor pulling a wagon that tours around the grounds. Check out their website for details.